Chapter 4 Helping Her Overcome All Obstacles

• The thought of her mother's medical bills, the debts of the Xenos family, and the astronomical compensation demanded by the company left Celeste with no interest or curiosity in what Hadrian was thinking.
• No, she couldn't stay here any longer. There were a pile of matters she needed to handle.
• Celeste scrambled out of bed in a fluster, but her knee injury made it difficult for her to stand.
• Before she even had a chance to try walking, those housekeepers returned, treating her as if she were a revered figure. All the while, they mentioned that they were following Hadrian's instructions.
• They claimed that she was very lucky to be cherished by Hadrian.
• The Lloyd residence.
• With a serious expression, Hadrian strode purposefully into Eleanor Shurmer's bedroom.
• Not long ago, he received a call. It was reported that his grandmother was critically ill, coughing up blood, and she longed to see him.
• At the bedside, the eldest brother, Ethan Lloyd, a retired soldier, his second brother, Heston Lloyd, a renowned actor, and his third brother, Zachary, a skilled doctor, all gathered around the elderly woman.
• Hadrian gently advanced forward.
• All he saw was Eleanor, her face pale, lips devoid of color, looking utterly sickly.
• “Grandma.”
• Hadrian crouched down, taking the elderly woman's frail hand into his own.
• His voice was low, tinged with a hint of hoarseness, filled with profound sorrow.
• Over the years, his grandmother had been the one in charge of the Lloyd family and their company, personally raising the four brothers. She had endured hardship and toiled tirelessly her entire life, and as a result, her health had indeed suffered numerous issues.
• Yet they had only been apart for half a month. How could she have fallen so severely ill?
• Upon hearing the sound, Eleanor lifted her gaze, casting a reluctant and affectionate gaze toward Hadrian. “Kaff, kaff... Hadrian, dear, I fear I may not have much time left. I truly had a tough life. I lost my husband, son, and daughter-in-law early on. Now, being old and frail, it seems it's indeed my time to pass. However, I'm still so worried about my four grandsons. Each one of you is more troublesome than the last. All of you are still single... I feel like I have failed the older generations of the Lloyd family. I can't rest even in death...”
• “Grandma...”
• Hadrian began to speak with a strained voice, yet he found himself at a loss for words.
• Eleanor patted her chest, struggling to catch her breath, and spoke with a sorrowful tone. “Hadrian, I'm already on my deathbed. Can you fulfill my last wish and let me see you settled down before I pass away? I know you're uncomfortable with women's touch, but can you bear to see me die with regret? I... Kaff! Kaff!”
• Before Eleanor could finish her sentence, she coughed up another mouthful of blood.
• Hadrian's heart almost stopped at that. Immediately, he tightly held Eleanor's hand, soothing her with his words, “Grandma, I promise you. Take good care of yourself. In due time, I'll fulfill your heart's desire.”
• “Very well.” A hint of a smile finally emerged on Eleanor's face, a welcome change from her usual look of melancholy.
• Before long, she drifted into a peaceful sleep.
• Hadrian and his brothers had a lengthy conversation with the doctor outside the door, learning that their grandmother's condition was indeed quite severe.
• Having extensively studied medical texts and with a wealth of practical experience, Zachary emphasized that their grandmother's life was nearing its end.
• “Gentlemen, the Lloyd family indeed needs a joyful event to bring some happiness, to cheer up the old lady.” The elderly butler wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes, gathering his courage to speak.
• Hadrian did not respond, his expression icy as he strode away.
• As soon as he stepped out of the Lloyd residence, he dialed Yves' number.
• “Have we tracked down Gregory's whereabouts yet? I need to know about the woman from that night as soon as possible!”
• His grandmother's current wish was to see him settle down, and he was not opposed to the woman from that night.
• He was determined to find her and marry her as soon as possible.
• “Mr. Lloyd, Gregory heard you were looking for him and thought it was for something bad. He was so scared that he went into hiding. We don't have any news from him at the moment...”
• After a moment of silence, Hadrian spoke in a somber tone. “Increase the manpower! We must find that woman, even if it means turning Yannopolis upside down.”
• “Understood!”
• After hanging up the phone, Hadrian found himself deeply conflicted.
• The reason he had agreed to fulfill his grandmother's wish was because he had placed his hopes on the woman from that night. But now, there was no news from her at all.
• What should I do?
• The Lloyd manor.
• No sooner had Celeste managed to send the housekeepers away than she received a phone call from the company before she even had a chance to catch her breath.
• The soul-sucking boss demanded she pay the compensation quickly, or else he would put her on the blacklist of defaulters. If she really ended up on that list, it would affect her for the rest of her life.
• Celeste was filled with worry, unable to sit still for even a moment. Without further ado, she changed into her own clothes, ready to leave.
• At that moment, the housekeepers were all resting, leaving no one to stop Celeste. She quickly made her way downstairs.
• Just as she was about to step out, a tall and imposing man walked in.
• Caught off guard, Celeste collided with something, her body uncontrollably falling backward.
• Just when she thought she was about to be hurt even more, the man reached out and pulled her into his embrace.
• It was that same broad, comforting embrace again.
• It stirred up a hint of familiarity within her.
• Celeste lifted her gaze, meeting the man's darkened eyes. The man's features were delicately flawless, impossible to find fault with. Even his eyelashes were long and thick, contributing to his cool yet stunningly handsome appearance.
• It was Hadrian.
• It was Hadrian again...
• Why did she feel such a strong sense of familiarity toward him?
• Celeste, nervously clutched the corner of the man's clothing. “Thank you.”
• Upon seeing her neatly dressed and carrying a shoulder bag, Hadrian couldn't help but furrow his brow in irritation.
• “Are you leaving?”
• The caring words from the man left Celeste somewhat dazed, as if the two of them had known each other for a long time.
• Moreover, his sturdy arm was still wrapped around her waist.
• Celeste could distinctly feel the man's body heat. It was so intense that it was almost scorching.
• She shifted uncomfortably, creating a distance between them.
• He promptly began to explain, “There's a lot going on at home right now...”
• Hadrian was slightly taken aback. He instinctively held Celeste in his arms and was reluctant to let go.
• Even after pushing him away, Celeste felt a certain emptiness within her.
• The man's eyes were brimming with intense, passionate emotions.
• With his hands clasped behind his back, Hadrian strode into the main hall, his steps heavy. In a cold voice, he began, “I've looked into your family's situation. Xenos Corporation is three billion in debt. There's also the medical expenses for your comatose mother, and the company you're working for is demanding a hefty compensation from you. You're a delicate woman, incapable of solving these complex issues.”
• Celeste felt her cheeks burning. It was as if she was standing bare in front of Hadrian.
• Surprisingly, he was so aware of her own situation that he even knew about the compensation money.
• What made her so deserving of such grand efforts from the city's wealthiest man?
• Celeste's eyes sparkled as she followed the man's footsteps, stepping forward to question him, “Mr. Lloyd, why did you investigate me? What's your purpose? Perhaps, from the very beginning, you had an ulterior motive for bringing me back?”
• Hadrian did not respond. Instead, he glanced back at Celeste with an indifferent expression.
• He always felt a sense of familiarity toward Celeste, even her subtle scent seemed familiar to him.
• The man's thin lips barely moved as he asked in a deep voice, “Have you really never been to Royal Inn?”